Monday, May 25, 2015

The following is a brief collection of both negative and positive predictions about our world in 2050. These predictions were extracted from multiple reports and studies by groups around the world focused on the future of America and this planet. You may find that they all point to redefining society and life on Earth as we transition from a Type 0 to a Type 1 Civilization.

We all ought to consider what the world in which we live will look like by 2050. So here goes! Expect the following predictions and/or future scenarios to become a reality over the next few decades:Agriculture

Demand for Food and Water resources will grow substantially as the global population increases

Unfortunately, much of the world's fish stocks in the ocean could become extinct by 2050

Global yields of food crops could also plummet nearly 10% by 2050 leading to food scarcity

High-tech solutions, precision farming systems, as well as approaches borrowed from organic farming, are all needed to boost yields several times over to meet the growing global demand

Use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) will be widespread on farms everywhere

Expect to see widespread use of drones, autonomous self-driving farming vehicles, and 'open' farming machinery - see Open Ecology.

The vast majority of countries will have adopted some form of democratic government.

The U.S. will learn to work with more closely with new partners around the world to reinvent regional and global governance systems.

Public and Private sector organizations will shift their focus on long term investments and solutions

Many Non-State actors will take the lead in confronting global challenges, e.g. global business conglomerates.

Governments and institutions will learn to adapt fast enough to harness change and new technologies, instead of being overwhelmed by it

Building leadership in government and business that can be 'trusted', that is not corrupt, is citizen-centered, and not built on greed and the quest for money and power... will continue to be a major challenge for society.

Robots will become a common feature in homes and workplaces around the world.

Many other new technological breakthroughs will be developed just in time to boost economic productivity and solve many of the problems caused by a growing world population, rapid urbanization, climate change, ...

Transportation

Electric cars will largely dominate the automobile industry by 2050.

Hi-tech self-driving cars and trucks on the road will become commonplace.

Completion of high-speed rail routes between major cities across the U.S. and around the world.

Maglev trains and HyperLoop technology will replace or augment many existing transportation systems.

A trans-global highway and rail network will have emerged that will link all continents.

To conclude, the rate of change will continue to increase and amaze us. The U.S. and most other developing countries will adapt to these new technologies and changing scenarios as they continue striving to reduce poverty around the world, grow the global middle class, encourage greater educational attainment, pursue more widespread use of new communications and manufacturing technologies, help to advance the health and care of all people, and to continue to jockey for a leadership role in the world of 2050.

Read this brief summary about the future of our world in 2050 and share other major predictions that you think have a high probability of coming true.